Monday Motivation with Rabbi Garfinkel

The dramatic story of Jewish spies scoping out the land of Israel over 3,300 years ago shockingly come back with a NEGATIVE report contradicting both the Almighty & Moshe. How could they have made such a terrible mistake with such drastic consequences? Internal BIAS can cloud even the most clear truths... let's motivate to clear our biases and get to the TRUTH in our lives and in the world! Enjoy!

Most people think that changing the world works "Outside IN," but Torah teaches us just the opposite: changing the world works "Inside OUT." So, if you're into making the world a better place...this is worth 4 minutes of your day. Lots of love, Rabbi

My personal response, grounded in the Torah perspective, to the George Floyd Murder & aftermath... Please put your emotions on hold, take a deep breath, open your mind and hear how we, the Jewish people, created the moral categories with which the situation can be understood. Longer than usual due to the sensitivity of the topic.

We are living in a crazy time in America. This episode shares one POWERFUL lesson of Torah thought about the Exodus, The Leaving of Egypt, that are SO relevant today. Throughout Jewish History, we Jews in the face of oppression have always responded by becoming greater & not by stooping to the level of our oppressors... let every single one of us become greater...

One of the most powerful stories heard from Rabbi Berel Wein about his encounter with Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog Israel's 1st Chief Rabbi. This story has words of inspiration about one's purpose in life & direction for every member of the Jewish people and beyond. ENJOY!!! (I hope I did the story justice!)

Fascinating Pew Study Research on the Religious Response of Americans to the Corona Virus. This podcast drills down on how we Jews, the CHOSEN PEOPLE, are responding! Fascinating!!!

Missing Major League Baseball?!?!?! Well, here is an ethical lesson from MLB to inspire us to be better Jews to reach out to our fellow Jews especially in this time of separation.

There is a LOT of worry out there about the financial ramifications of the Wuhan Coronavirus on the world's economy in general & on each of our finances in particular... Let's start with the main concept of all Jewish thought on money, career, and work...Enjoy! (I'm thinking this should be a mini-series. Stay tuned!)

See how the Razor Thin Matzah has Serious Life Lessons for us...especially in the age of Coronavirus. Happy Passover!

Let's take a lesson from the classic "Darth Vader" of history, Pharaoh, to appreciate our lives & become sources of positivity...

As we all transition into "a new normal" of social distancing, let's use this opportunity to create a new reality. Perhaps we can use our phones for a strange function- TO CALL people in need...& perhaps this is an opportunity to detach from our dependency on our phones & technology and build the family connections that we might have taken for granted... Enjoy!

The first in a series of responses to the Coronavirus that is literally turning the world upside down! Haman represents randomness while Esther & Mordechai represent that there is a PLAN and PLANNER. The latter approach allows us to stay calm during crisis...important lessons for us today!

Find out about the true depth & meaning of Purim & how it will motivate you! Plug into Purim starting Monday night, March 9th...PM Rabbi Garfinkel for details on Project 613's celebration...

Why do we work? What is the Jewish take on making money? Is money an end to itself? Be MOTIVATED to make money the right way in just 3 minutes! Love, Rabbi

in 3 short minutes, you will get an understanding of the fundamental reality of who we are as human beings. We for sure have a body. Do we HAVE a soul? Trick question. No, we don't have a soul...listen for the real answer!

What in the world is Tu B'Shevat?!?!? It actually is the Jewish New Year for the TREES! AND what does that have to do with us?! Trees symbolize growth, and that is exactly what we humans need to be doing. Enjoy!

OK, I'm a 49er fan! How do we approach defeat and disappointment? How do we maintain happiness amidst adversity? This is applicable to both 49ers & Chiefs fan....and more importantly, to every human being!!!

As we spin our dreidels and eat our latkes, many Jews may not know what the ACTUAL battle of Chanukah actually was. In fact, it was a SPIRITUAL battle of Jewish versus Greek values. Many Jews fought for the Greeks. Where are you? Where will your children be? That depends on your decisions today!

Although the Jewish people experienced anti-Semitism last week in Jersey City & Beverly Hills, we can take a page from Jewish History and in particular the example of Rabbi Yosef Karo to overcome all of the challenges in our lives!

Why should we get out of bed with vigor? Because we are made in G-d's image. We are infinitely valuable! We matter! Our actions matter! 3 minutes describe the nature of body & soul according to Judaism with the age-old imagery of chicken soup & the pot! Enjoy! Love, Rabbi Garfinkel of Project 613

The very first episode of Monday Motivation!